(317) 262-­3115

(317) 262-­3115

Tutor Application

Becoming a certified tutor at the center takes approximately one year. The training program at the center is accredited by the International Multisensory Structural Language Education Council (IMSLEC) to certify tutors in Orton-Gillingham instruction. All applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (does not need to be in education.)

To successfully complete the training program, scholars must attend 50 hours of seminar covering reading development, dyslexia, and the Orton-Gillingham approach. Scholars must prepare and teach a total of 100 hours of one-on-one Orton-Gillingham lessons to two students in a supervised practicum.

The tuition for the Teacher Level Training Course and practicum is underwritten by the Scottish Rite Masons. Scholars are not compensated for training or practicum hours. Scholars are responsible for purchasing the required course material at a cost of $200.

5 hrs of university credit are available through Butler University. Teachers can earn continuing education points.

Please note that there a limited number of spaces available and applications will be considered on a first come first serve basis.

2017-2018 Course Meeting Dates

24 seminar hours:

June 5 to 8, 2017, 9am to 4pm, Monday – Thursday

6 hrs practicum & 6 hrs observation:

June 13 & 15, 9am to 12pm Tuesday and Thursday
June 20 & 22, 9am to 12pm Tuesday and Thursday
June 27 & 29, 9am to 12pm Tuesday and Thursday

6 Saturday seminars from 9:00am-1:30pm:

Sept 9, Oct 28, Nov 18, Jan 20, Feb 10, March 10

Remaining 94 practicum hours during center hours Monday through Thursday, August 2017 to April 2018